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Abundant Garden Kits

Cool Season Kit (+–) - In many climates the best time of year to garden is actually in the fall and winter months when rain returns and insect pests are dormant! This collection of 15 cool season varieties will give you plenty to eat from September to March. It is also perfect for those who live in regions with cooler summers, such as the coast or northern climates.We include planting instructions for beginners. - Nantes Coreless Carrot, Detroit Red Beet, Tokyo Market Turnip, Arugula, Giant Red Mustard, Bok Choy, Ethiopian Kale, Great Greens Mix, 3 Lettuce Mix, Collards, Rainbow Chard, Valencia Onions, Nozaki Early Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Dill

Beans, Dry

Blue Grey Speckled Tepary Bean (+–) - Phaseolus acutifolius v - 25 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - We have been growing tepary beans for many years and this new variety has come with high recommendations from several sources. The dry beans are a tapestry of tan/grey with blue speckles. We direct seed them three rows to a bed with seeds planted closely together. Soon they form a dense thicket of bean plants. No need to trellis. Allow the pods to dry on the plants and then using clippers cut the entire plants onto sheets. Roll your sheet up like a taco and do the bean stomp to free the seeds (See photo). Further winnowing with a fan will remove the chaff. These are very drought tolerant beans from the southwest that have a rich nutty flavor. -

Holstein Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris - 30 seeds/pack | 60-70 days - Expect an abundant yield from this early producing variety of dry bean. Each pod yields 4-6 fat white- and maroon-speckled beans. To harvest, collect dry pods from bushes and thresh. When cooked they will double in size and are exceptionally tender. This last season we grew several pounds of Holstein beans for eating. We also found the young pods to be tasty fresh.

Marfax Soup Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris - 30 seeds/pack | 60-70 days | Heirloom - This yellow dry bean is a favorite heirloom, eaten in New England for over a century. The prolific bushes produce richly flavored beans early in the season making them great for cooler climates. We’ve been making delicious baked beans with these.

Mitla Black Tepary Bean (+–) - Phaseolus acutifolius var. latifolius - 30 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - Copious producer of small black beans with a nutty flavor. These beans are native to the arid Mitla region of Oaxaca, MX. Mitlas are quite drought tolerant, requiring little water and adapted to hot climates. Compared to other tepary beans these tend to vine and could be trellised for ease of harvest. In 2009 Kalan visited the Mitla ruins of Oaxaca known for the intricate plaster and stone patterns still visible.

Orca Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris - 30 seeds/pack | 70-90 days | Heirloom - This bean goes by many names: calypso, yin-yang, and my personal favorite, orca. Like little killer whales swimming through your garden, these beans have striking black and white designs reminiscent of the yin-yang symbol or orcas. Eat them fresh when pods are young or as shell beans. Allow the beans to dry on bush to save as dry soup beans.

Sacaton White Tepary Bean (+–) - Phaseolus acutifolius var. latifolius - 30 seeds/pack | 70-90 days | HeirloomThese small white beans were first cultivated by the Hohokam Native American tribe. They were commercially cultivated by the Gila river near Sacaton, AZ. We found these to be prolific beyond belief and quite drought tolerant. They have a bush habit so no need to trellis. To harvest, let all the pods dry and cut the whole plant at base. Wrap all the cut plants in a sheet and do the hokey pokey! After stomping remove larger plant material by hand and winnow to remove pods and chaff. -

Sonoran Gold Tepary Bean (+–) - Phaseolus acutifolius var. latifolius - 30 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - This drought tolerant bean produces gorgeous golden beans with a rich nutty flavor. Sow this medium vining bean thickly and allow beans to dry on the vines. Harvest all the vines onto a tarp and stomp to release the masses of beans. These are native to the Southwest and Mexico.

Nantes Coreless Carrot (+–) - 200 seeds | 75-85 days - Here is a sweet, high yielding, reliable and long-storing carrot which we stand by. With blunt, well-filled tips and smooth skins, it will be a market pleaser. A large-sized Nantes type that forms sturdy 6-8″ long, cylindrical, fine-grained roots that are bright orange throughout. Nantes Coreless sweetens up earlier than other varieties of this type. It possesses strong, vigorous tops, smooth skin, good tip fill and a complex, carroty flavor.

Broccoli

Early Green Broccoli (+–) - Brassica oleraceae - 150 seeds/ pack I 60 days I Heirloom - Short season broccoli produces early center heads. The great thing about this variety are the numerous side shoots the plant will continue to produce for months. Excellent flavor. This open pollinated organic broccoli seed was selected by Steve Peters from Seed rEvolution Now. He is working with this variety to improve it for organic production and we are honored to offer his seed here!

Cabbage

Nozaki Early Chinese Cabbage (+–) - Brassica rapa - 150 seeds/ pack I 50 days I Heirloom - This napa cabbage type produces early yields of large dense heads. The thick flat white stalks are crunchy and fresh. These are perfect for adding crunch to a salad or stir-fry and make a delicious batch of Korean Kim Chee. If you are a seed saver notice that they are a Brassica rapa and will not cross with other cabbages, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. This is another great selection by Steve Peters of Seed rEvolution Now.

Red Drumhead Cabbage (+–) - Brassica oleraceae - 100 seeds/ pack I Heirloom - Fantastic heirloom cabbage from the 1800s with tight red heads that overwinter well. Great flavor and crunch. Start seeds in the later summer to transplant into your fall garden. Or start in later winter for spring cabbage.

Cauliflower

Cool season biennial, does best in temperate climates. Sow ¼” deep in mid to late summer to transplant in late summer. Large, slow growing plants require 2 ft spacing between plants. Cold tolerant down to mid teens. - Open-pollinated overwinter cauliflower varieties are quickly becoming an endangered species, and that’s why Nash’s has been stewarding this variety for over 25 years. This variety is summer planted and requires vernalization (going through a winter) to trigger heading the following spring. All Year Cauli is a large producing plant. Heads are well protected by tight wrapper leaves which keep them white and protected from damage. This crop makes a welcome addition to your table or farmer’s market booth when spring greens are scarce. Variability in maturity allows for several harvests from one planting.

Hopi Blue Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 90-100 days | Heirloom - This staple food of Southwestern Native Americans is revered for its life-giving properties and widely known as the Corn Mother. Our strain was gifted to a friend in Northern CA 10 years ago by a Hopi elder. With deep blue kernels borne on 8-inch ears, this corn thrives in hot temps and long growing seasons. Fertile soil can produce up to 6 ears per plant. Allow ears to dry on the plant and grind for a beautiful fine corn flour.

Japanese Hulless Popcorn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days | Heirloom - Vigorous corn produces loads of ears with white kernels. Pops up white and large with great flavor. Average 6 inch ears. Other variety information for this type talk about small plants but ours grew to 10 feet! In our house popcorn is a standard snack and it is nice to know where it came from! Will grow well in the foothills and valley.

Martian Jewels (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 80-90 days NEW- limited quantity available - This stunning variety is another original piece of breeding work from Alan Kapular. With white kernels and purple cobs, the dried seeds truly resemble small jewels. The entire plant is purple and gorgeous. Ears are sweet and corny:) - We received stock seed from Seed Revolution Now and grew it in the summer of 2015 to trial against other sweet corn varieties. We then grew it again in 2016 with the intention of increasing the amount of seed and selecting the plants with the most purple. We plan to continue growing this gem and selecting for white ears and deep purple plants. - - -

Painted Mountain Flour Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days | Heirloom - This is the most beautiful corn we have ever grown or seen. It produces the full color spectrum in bright, vivid hues. Bred by Montana grower Dave Christiansen, it has been selected from more than 70 Indian corns for hardiness in short, cool mountain climates. Our crop grew to only 5-6 feet and produced 1-2 ears per plant. Great to grind for corn meal, flour, tortillas, etc.

Supai Red Parch Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - The idea of parching corn has intrigued us for years. Think corn nuts. The basic idea is to remove the dried kernels from the cobs and heat them gently on a dry to lightly oiled skillet. Cast iron works great. Within about 5 minutes the kernels swell and become soft and chewy. Add spices or salt and you have a fantastic snack. - Many flour corns will work for parching but this variety is especially good for it. It was re-selected from older native strains by seed breeders Alan Kapular and Carol Deppe. The star burst red and white patterning is stunning and the 6-7 ft plants produced well. Average of two ears per plant.

Top Hat Sweet Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 80 days NEW - We are very pleased to offer organic Top Hat Sweet corn seed grown on our farm during the summer of 2016. Top Hat is an excellent modern sweet corn variety with plump golden kernels and a super sweet corn flavor. It is the breeding work of Jonathan Spero in southern OR. It has been selected to tolerate cool soils, mature early and have tight husks that are effective in excluding insects. We saw no corn earworm damage in this year's crop! Expect 8 -10 ft plants with an average of 2 ears per plant. Ears are about 8 inches long. Read this article in the Edible Shasta Butte by Kalan Redwood that chronicles Spero's work to bring us Top Hat. - Top Hat is an open source variety and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. The pledge states : "You have the freedom to use these OSSI- Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this Pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives." - It ensures Four Open Source Seed Freedoms for this and future generations:

The freedom to save or grow seed for replanting or for any other purpose.

The freedom to share, trade, or sell seed to others.

The freedom to trial and study seed and to share or publish information about it.

The freedom to select or adapt the seed, make crosses with it, or use it to breed new lines and varieties.

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Yukon Chief Sweet Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 55 days - This short season variety is suitable for cooler climates such as the coast or mountains. The plants are dwarfed at 3-5 feet with several small yellow ears per plant. Ears are 4-7 inches in length and some plants produce as many as 6 on multiple tillers. Developed in 1958 by the University of Alaska.

Cucumbers

Armenian Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis melo - 30 seeds/pack | 60-70 days | Heirloom - This popular burpless variety thrives in heat. The fruits are long, 18-36 inches and large, 3-4 inches in diameter. Sliced with a dash of vinegar and salt, this turns into one of our favorite summertime snacks. The flavor is cooling and sweet. Be careful when seed saving since Armenian cucumbers are botanically the same species as cantaloupe and will cross pollinate.

Lemon cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack | 65-70 days | Heirloom - This favorite is round with yellow skin, hence its namesake. With non-bitter skin, the flesh is crunchy and slightly sweet. Good enough to eat like an apple directly from the garden or slice for salads. The vines can be trellised or allowed to sprawl. Look for new fruits frequently as they often hide under leaves and it's not uncommon to find old fat ones that have escaped notice.

Market More Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack | 65 days - Reliable producer of dark green slicing/salad cucumbers with non-bitter skins. Developed by Cornell University in 1968, this variety has since set the standard for sliced cucumbers. Resistant to scab and tolerant to Powdery Mildew, Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Downy Mildew.

Mid-East Prolific Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack | 50-60 days - Very early-maturing variety produces 5-7-inch cucumbers that are excellent for slicing, pickling, etc. These are known for their uniform shape, dark green thin skins and great eating qualities. We have grown this variety for several years in our gardens and are consistently pleased with the bountiful yields.

Snow's Fancy Pickling Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack | 50-60 days | Heirloom - Pickle enthusiasts loved this cucumber at the turn of the 20th century and it is just as good 100 years later. Small, firm, crisp, deep green and sweet. Pick when gherkins are 3-5 inches and drop in pickling brine. Selected by J.C. Snow and listed by Vaughan Seed House of Chicago in 1905. We love to use traditional salt brines with this variety.

Culinary Herbs and Seeds

Cilantro (+–) - Coriandrum sativum - 100 seeds/pack | 45 days - This zesty herb has quite a reputation. Loved by most and loathed by a few. Many say that no salsa is complete without cilantro. Others love the seeds, called coriander. Sow seeds in September for harvest through the winter and into the spring. Or sow in early spring for spring harvest. If you must have cilantro with your salsa, try drying it, freezing it or planting in succession in the shade for summer harvest. Annual.

Dill (+–) - Anethum graveolens - 100 seeds/pack | 45 days - Dill is the classic flavoring used in many dishes and of course, pickles! Dill does best in cool weather so get it going in early spring and plant outside before last frost. Or in mild winter climates, plant in fall for harvest through the winter. When heat comes on dill will go to seed quickly. Use the seeds as a culinary spice and for your pickling needs. Dill produces bountiful feathery leaves with great flavor and thousands of seeds. Our dill easily topped out at seven feet tall. Biennial or annual.

Garlic Chives (+–) - Allium tuberosum - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days - This perennial chive has true garlic flavor. Spicy and sweet; perfect garnish for savory dishes. Our seed comes from a patch in our herb garden that has been growing for more than 5 years. Very hardy. Dies back in the winter and begins to grow again in the spring. Perennial.

Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (+–) - Petroselinium crispum - 150 seeds/pack | 70 days - This fantastic culinary herb is high in vitamin E. Parsley is a biennial and will only 'go to seed' after it has been through a winter period. Cut and come again all year long! Biennial.

Mustard, Black (+–) - Brassica nigra - 200 seeds/pack | 120 days to dry seed - Use seeds in making your own hot mustard! Native to the Mediterranean, this mustard is suited to the valley and foothill climate. Expect it to go to seed quickly but that is ok since it is mainly grown for its seeds. The leaves are mild, but slightly hairy, and can be used as a braising green. Annual.

Opal Purple Basil (+–) - Ocimum basilicum - 100 seeds/pack | 60 days - We originally grew this basil as a seed contract for a larger seed company and fell in love with it. Dark purple leaves are large and slightly ruffled. The taste is comparable to sweet basil with a bit of a sharper bite. We find that it makes a great pesto on its own or combined with sweet basil. If you let it go to seed you'll be blessed by a multitude of labiate lavender flowers borne on upright stalks. Annual.

Thai Round Green Eggplant (+–) - Solanum melongena - 50 seeds/pack | 88 days | Heirloom - These are a round version of the long green eggplants. Used and seenextensively throughout Asia and becoming more popular in West Coast marketplaces. Great in stir-fry and roasted.

Grains and Seeds

Afghan Sesame (+–) - Sesamum indicum - 150 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - Graceful plants produce multitudes of tan sesame seeds along tall stalks. The dried seeds taste nutty; they can be dry roasted and used whole in cooking or ground into a paste. Beautiful white flowers are tubular. Loves heat! To harvest allow the stalks to dry then cut and shake into a bag or bin. We find the stalks dry at various time so it is necessary to do multiple harvests off your patch. Luckily, when the seed pods open they do so upwards so the seed doesn’t fall out.

Apache Red Sugarcane Sorghum (+–) - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - Originating in Africa and grown for years on the San Carlos reservation in Arizona, this sorghum cultivar is prized for its exceedingly sweet stalks that can be processed into syrup or simply sucked like sugarcane. Grows 10-12 ft. The seeds have nutritional qualities although ; though, it is prized more often as a forage crop for livestock. The seed heads can be stripped of seeds and bound together to make colorful brooms!

Black Sesame (+–) - Sesamum indicum - 150 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - In our quest to minimize our grocery bill we've become hooked on sesame. Easy to grow and vigorous, sesame loves the summer heat and grows well in most soils type with average water. This variety produces black seeds! Just as tasty as the tan with a unique look. After growing sesame once, we're sure you'll include it in your garden again and again. The plants can grow to waist high and taller with lovely white tubular flowers. It is really a stunning plant suitable for edible landscapes.

Bolivian Yellow Quinoa (+–) - Chenopodium quinoa - 150 seeds/pack | 150 days | Heirloom - Very tall growth to 10 feet. Slender and branching. Day length-sensitive. This variety will not flower and produce seed until the hours of light wane in the fall. At our latitude in Northern CA this was in late October. This variety would probably do best in a climate that usually has a long growing season and few fall rains. Brilliant yellow seeds! Be sure to rinse well to remove the bitter saponins before eating.

Elephant Head Amaranth (+–) - Amaranthus gangeticus - 200 seeds/pack | 90-100 days | Heirloom - This amaranth variety will add a little Dr. Seuss to your garden. The large red seed heads are reminiscent of an elephant trunk and filled with thousands of red seeds. Thanks to Uncle Jeff for passing along this great variety to us!

Faro Quinoa (+–) - Chenopodium quinoa - 150 seeds/pack | 90-110 days | Heirloom - Heavy producer of small tan seeds. Seed heads not as colorful as some varieties but makes up for this in quantity. Adaptable variety. Not day length-sensitive and will grow in most climates.

Golden Giant Amaranth (+–) - Amaranthus hypocondriacus - 200 seeds/pack | 98-110 days | Heirloom - This grain amaranth produces golden seeds with a high protein profile. Known as an ancient grain of the Americas, it is still popular today (known as kiwicha) in Peru. These plants will easily reach 7-8 feet and need good spacing. This is one of the easiest grains for home gardeners to grow and eat. To harvest, allow seeds to dry partially on plant and then cut seed heads into a paper bag or onto a sheet for further processing. Be watchful at this stage—little birds also love these seeds!

Hopi Red Dye Amaranth (+–) - Amaranthus cruentus - 200 seeds/pack | 70-100 days | Heirloom - With seeds high in amino acids and leaves loaded in iron and calcium, why not grow amaranth? This burgundy variety was used as a red dye plant by the Hopi people. The leaves can be eaten like spinach while the shiny black seeds can be cooked like rice or ground into gluten free flour. Growing 7-8 feet tall, amaranth needs good spacing and thrives in our summer heat.

Sorghum, Mennonite (+–) - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - Excellent variety of sorghum with a high sugar content in the stalks. Homesteaders used to crush the stalks and boil the sweet liquid down to make a sweet sugar syrup. The seed grain is good for grinding or chickens and the stalks can also be used for large animal forage.

Tarahumara Popping Sorghum (+–) - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack | 100-120 days | Heirloom - At 10-12 feet, this crop is an impressive visual in any garden. Grown for the seeds. Yes! They pop! This variety originates from our southern neighbors, the Tarahumara people of Mexico. However, popping sorghum is also found ubiquitously in western Africa according to one ‘old’ Peace Corps volunteer we know.

West African Millet (+–) - Pennisetum glaucum - 200 seeds/pack | 100 days | Heirloom - Like a giant grass, this grain grows 7-10 feet and produces multiple seed heads on each plant. The seed heads resemble a corn cob with no husk and are covered with many small blue grains. This millet is a food staple in western Africa and seems well suited for our climate region. Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperatures. It performs well in soils with high salinity or low pH. Because of its tolerance to difficult growing conditions, it can be grown in areas where other cereal crops, such as maize or wheat, would not survive.

Greens

Apollo Arugula (+–) - Eruca sativa - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - Apollo arugula is slightly less spicy than its cousin roquette. The leaves are about 8 inches long and with rounded margins. Plant in the early spring or fall. Will go to seed quickly with the heat of summer. Direct seed or start in trays and transplant.

Arugula Roquette (+–) - Eruca sativa - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - Succulent and spicy cool-season green. Leaves deeply divided and dark green. Grows quickly and responds well to continuous harvest. Plant in the early spring or fall. Will go to seed quickly with the heat of summer. Direct seed or start in trays and transplant.

Bok Choy (+–) - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - This classic Asian green is fantastic in stir-fry or raw in salads. Bok Choy produces large green leaves with succulent white and crispy stems that cook up well. The leaves grow from a basal rosette allowing for continual harvest of outer leaves and stems while new growth appears from the center. These are especially tasty when lightly steamed with soy sauce or Braggs.

Collards (+–) - Brassica oleraceae - ﻿200 seeds/pack | 60-80 days - These collards have large aqua leaves that stand up to both the summer heat and winter temps into the teens. Great texture and flavor. We loved them gently sauteed with garlic. Great in soups too.

Ethiopian Kale aka Karate Cabbage (+–) - Brassica carinata - 200 seeds l about 50 days - This unique green hails from Ethiopia and goes by a few different names. It is not quite kale, nor mustard, nor cabbage. Whatever you want to call I'm sure you'll agree it is delicious. Buttery sweet flavor that can be eaten raw or cooked. Prolific producer of cut and come again leaves that will overwinter in many climate zones. As seed producers we loved the heavy seed yield and the fact that it won't cross pollinate with other brassica crops! -

Giant Red Mustard (+–) - Brassica juncea - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - These huge leaves with red and green coloring pack a spicy punch. The flavor is wasabi-like when eaten raw. The spice, however, diminishes when cooked and is great for stir-fry or soups. It will overwinter well in many climate zones not covered in snow. One thing I really appreciate about this green is that it is slow to bolt in the spring. When many of our other overwintered greens are going to seed we are still eating from this mustard. It is also the last to get aphids or harlequin beetle damage in the spring.

Great Greens Mix (+–) - Bok Choy, Giant Red Mustard, Arugula and Garden Cress. - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - Sow this mix to have tasty and plentiful greens September through May. All of these greens thrive during the cool season and can be harvested many times. Fantastic as micro-greens in salad or in stir-fry.

Green Wave Mustard (+–) - Brassica juncea - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - An American classic mustard, this is one of our new favorite greens. The 2-foot tall plant produces huge, dark green spineless leaves with wavy edges – a beautiful plant. This green is slow to bolt, so it will produce through the heat of the summer. Mild texture with a spicy kick.

Nash's Red Winter Kale (+–) - Brassica napus - ﻿150 seeds/pack | 60 days - Plant kale in the spring and enjoy for a year. It will survive extreme summer heat and then last all winter long in your garden. These seeds come from Nash's Organic Produce in WA state. Very frilly leaves. Frost makes kale grow only sweeter. Enjoy in stir-fry, shredded in salad and steamed. This variety has the added benefit of being a Brassica napus so for seed saving purposes it will not cross pollinate with broccoli, cabbage, etc.

Persian Cress (+–) - Lepidium sativum - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - This cress is very spicy. Use as a garnish or add to salad and other dishes. Leaves oblong and smooth along margins. Cool weather green.

Rainbow Chard (+–) - - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds - This rainbow veined chard thrives year round in most climates. Large dark green leaves with colored veins from red to orange and yellow are a nutritious addition to many dishes.This chard performs well in summer heat and cold wet winter weather alike. Plant in spring for a year of continuous harvest. For seed savers, beware that chard of any kind will cross pollinate with beets. -

Winter Bloomsdale Spinach (+–) - Spinacea oleracea - ﻿100 seeds I 47 days I Open Pollinated - Our favorite for early spring overwintered spinach production. Heavy, Savoy-type, thick leaves, with great flavor. Winter hardy in well drained soils yielding the first field spinach of the year.

Lettuce

Hearts Aflame Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack | 50-60 days - It wasn't until I cut a head of this variety in half that I truly understood its name. The hearts are astonishingly red and soooo succulent. Hearts Aflame has an upright romaine habit and tender savoyed green leaves with red splotches. It was bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. He selected it for "internal redness in a flaming pattern on long blanched hearts."

Lovelock Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack | 50-60 days | Slow Bolting! - This heat tolerant variety really impressed us. We were eating it well into July before it began to go to seed. With succulent leaves and generous red blushes we will be sure to grow Lovelock again just to eat. Looseleaf type but will form a nice head later in the season.

Mayan Jaguar Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack | 50-60 days - This is a 'new to us' lettuce that we grew for seed in 2018. I have to admit that the name sucked us in. Bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative, this variety is all that I want in a lettuce. I loved the color and sweet juicy hearts and leaf ribs. - Described here by Wild Garden Seed, "Dark red splashes are in high contrast over dark green ruffled leaves, wrapped into a tight upright head, with that bone crusher romaine crunch. The blushed hearts are pink as rose petals. This is a unique and beautiful romaine fountain of lettuce."

Medicinal / Ceremonial Herbs

Burdock (+–) - Arctium lappa - 25 seeds/pack - Both used as food and medicine, the root and seeds of burdock are easily harvested and grown. The roots have an earthy taste and are great dried for tea or used fresh in stir-fry. The root is a good source of iron and is known as a liver tonic and blood cleanser. Be sure to dig ALL the root or risk the plant going to seed. If you want the seed, try to harvest it completely or you risk it spreading rampantly through your herb garden, as it has mine. In some places in the country this is a major invasive species! Biennial.

Clary Sage (+–) - Salvia sclarea - 100 seeds/pack - Hands down, the number one attraction to this plant is the heavenly scent emitted by the lavender/white flower spikes that can reach 5-6 feet. The scent is sweet yet has a hint of citrus. The seeds have traditionally been used in eye washes and the leaves as fixatives in potpourri. This plant is a perennial and will reseed itself in the garden as well. Recently we've been selling the cut flowers at the farmer's market and customers have been going crazy for the scent!

Licorice Mint (+–) - Agastache foeniculum - 100 seed/pack - Native to mid-west and great plains regions of USA. Pleasant licorice flavor makes a delicious tea for digestion. Beautiful lavender flower spikes bloom for eight weeks from mid to late summer. Very hardy. Will tolerate low water once established. Perennial. Sow small seeds in greenhouse early spring and transplant to permanent location once frost has passed.

Milk Thistle (+–) - Silybum marianum - 25 seeds/pack - Extensive scientific studies have confirmed ancient wisdom regarding this formidable plant. The chemical silymarin found in milk thistle encourages the liver to function at a higher level, thus removing toxins and cleaning the blood. It can have a specific effect on the alcoholic liver. Reseeding and spreading annual! Can be very invasive.

Nettle (+–) - Urtica dioica - 100 seeds/pack - This favorite herb can truly be called a food! The leaves are very high in minerals and are great steamed—they lose their sting! Dry leaves and drink the tea daily for the best and cheapest multi-vitamin around. Roots and seeds are also used medicinally for prostate issues. For some, the leaves provide allergy relief. Perennial.

Low growing herb in mounds with green leaves and conical yellow flowers. Used as a dentifrice for tooth decay and gum disease. Variety native to east African coast.You haven't really lived until you eat a flower of this zesty herb. Be ready for an oral adventure!

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White Sage (+–) - Salvia apiana - 25 seeds/pack - Native to the southwestern US, this woody perennial is known for its aromatic leaves that are often burned as a smudge. Native Americans used this plant extensively in ceremony and as a remedy for illness. Once established these plants require very little summer water and will live for many years. Perennial.

Wild Bergamot (+–) - Mondarda fistulosa - 100 seeds/pack - Native bergamot to Western US. Used medicinally for respiratory illness and influenza. Use the lavender flowers and dried or fresh leaves in teas or tinctures to reduce fever, soothe sore throat, dispel flatulence and more. This herb is known for its antiseptic, stimulant, diuretic and diaphoretic properties. As a beneficial garden herb it attracts many great pollinators to the garden and is also known as Bee Balm. This hardy perennial dies back in the winter and will survive temps into the teens while requiring little to average water in the summer months. Perennial.

Melons

Bidwell Casaba (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack | 90-95 days | Heirloom - Just as Chico boasts a Bidwell Park, Bidwell Mansion and Bidwell Perk, the city can also claim the Bidwell Casaba. Using USDA seed stock from 1869, US Senator, John Bidwell, saved and improved this heavenly melon for years in Chico, CA. The fruits are huge at 9 x 14 inch and weighing 15 lbs. This is the sweetest melon we have ever tasted!

Blenheim Orange Muskmelon (+–) - Cucumis melo - 30 seeds/pack | 80-90 days | Heirloom - This cantaloupe has been our farm favorite for several years. With sweet thick flesh, at 2 lbs, these melons are small enough for one or two servings. They do well in regions with a shorter season where there is ample daytime heat but the night time temps dip down. They grew in such abundance this year that we froze 10 gallons of flesh while we were seed saving. Perfect for smoothies!

Crimson Sweet Watermelon (+–) - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack | 85-90 days - These red-fleshed melons set the standard for sweetness, market readiness and disease resistance. Developed in 1964 at Kansas State University, it resists both fusarium wilt and anthracnose. Many thanks to all our watermelon-loving friends who helped us save this seed!

Desert King Watermelon (+–) - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack | 85-90 days - Heirloom melon with yellow/orange flesh and pale green rind. Large fruited variety from 10-30 lbs average. Very flavorful and juicy; just what you want a watermelon to be. Large seeds plentiful but easy to discard. This variety is known for being heat resistant and somewhat drought tolerant. We found they needed regular water but did resist sunburning due to the pale skin.

Early Moonbeam Watermelon (+–) - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack | 78 days - Yellow watermelon? That's right, and so good! This melon is so sweet and juicy that you can eat most of the rind too. It is an icebox size, 5-8 lbs with butter yellow flesh and colorful dark and light green exterior. The small size makes it perfect for a one-sitting feast. This melon is well suited to short season climates as it will mature early.

Eel River Melon (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack | 95-100 days | Heirloom - Heirloom melon with Japanese origin. Further refined in Humboldt county by breeder Bill Reynolds. Sweet orange flesh with a tear drop shape and unique markings. Fruits turn from bluish to gold when ripe. Fairly large melon at 4-6 lbs. Transplant or direct sow after last frost

Haogen Melon (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack | 75-80 days | Heirloom - This light and juicy green fleshed melon is very fragrant and tasty. Early maturing and heavy producer of small 2-3 lb fruits. Harvest when fruits turn yellow. Thought to be an Israeli adaption of an older native American variety. Vigorous growth. Main crop matures over a month long period and then a new crop of smaller fruits will continue to produce until the frost.

Mixes

3 Cucumber Mix (+–) - Cucumis sativus and C. melo - 50 seeds/pack | 60 days | Heirloom - Mix of Lemon, Mid-East Prolific and Armenian cucumbers. These are our three favorite cucumbers all in one packet. You could direct sow the whole pack along a trellis or in a bed for a bountiful and diverse crop of eaters, slicers and pickle material.

3 Melon Mix (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack | 85-100 days | Heirloom - Mix of three delicious and different melons: Bidwell Casaba, Crane Melon and Blenheim Muskmelon. All three have orange flesh and are heirloom varieties. Direct seed or transplant after last frost for variety in your garden this summer.

3 Sunflower Mix (+–) - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack - Decorate your garden with sunshine. This mix of sunflowers includes Russian Mammoth, Tarahumara and Evening Sun. Let these reseed year after year in your garden. The birds will love you for it! Sow sunflowers up to 1/2 inch deep after all danger of frost has passed. Space 2 ft apart or more for optimum growth.

3 Winter Squash Mix (+–) - 25 seeds/pack - Winter squash is an awesome nutritious food source. This combo contains three of our favorites: Oregon Homestead Sweetmeat, Guatemalan Blue Banana and Sugarloaf Delicata. All three of these squashes like to ramble so give them some space. They all have sweet orange flesh great for baking, souping, grilling, baking, etc. Direct seed your squash after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Space them 18 inches to 2 feet. Harvest these squashes in the fall when the rind is so hard you can't dig a finger nail into it. Be sure to cut the stems a couple inches away from the squash for better storage. Store fruits is a cool location. -

Onion/Leeks

Rosa di Milano Onion (+–) - Allium cepa - 150 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - Heirloom red storage onion from Italy. Large 4-inch bulbs with flat tops. Shimmering red/pink skins. Sweet and spicy flavor. Outstanding storage onions and very beautiful. We grew the seed with the seed-to-root-to-seed method, meaning we dug the onions in the fall and stored them until spring. In the spring we replanted and let them go to seed!

Valencia Onion (+–) - Allium cepa - 150 seeds/pack | 120 days - This yellow sweet Spanish type onion is a moderate keeper and produces large golden bulbs. You can also grow it as a bunching onion by clumping the seeds and harvesting young.

Peas

Mammoth Melting Snow Pea (+–) - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack | 60 days - Large succulent pods are GREAT in stir-fry, quiches or any other dish you can dream up. Prolific vines produce masses of large, flat-podded peas late into the pea season. Peas are 3-4 inches long and nearly an inch wide. This variety will climb 5-6 ft or more if a sturdy trellis is provided. Pea weevil damage is present in some seeds. Pea seeds have been treated to kill any pea weevil larvae by freezing the seed for 3 weeks.

Sugar Snap Pea (+–) - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack | 60 days - Sugar snap peas set a standard for sweetness. These fat podded peas reach their peak of sweetness when the pods seem to be bursting with the peas inside. The vines will climb 5-7 feet and produce white flowers. Eat fresh, cooked or freeze these sweet treats. Our winter garden is full of these this year as they have readily reseeded themselves from spring!

Peppers

Amish Pimiento Sweet Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days | Heirloom - This is a long time farm favorite pepper for us. We first grew it over 10 years ago a seed contract for Fedco seeds and have kept it going. These squat little sweet peppers have thick flesh and much sweetness. The plants keep producing right up until the frost and are great to eat raw, stir-fried and roasted. I usually freeze a few gallons of these during seed harvest and we eat them all winter as well. -

Early Jalapeño Hot Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack | 65 days - These plants yield an amazing number of blunt, 3-inch peppers. As its name suggests, it ripens earlier than other jalapeño varieties. It also resists sunburn due to thick foliage. Each compact plant produces 20-30 fruits each! We think this is the perfect multi-use pepper, great for canning or pickling or for a flavorful addition to salsa or soups. This pepper has just the right amount of heat. We have heard reports of some jalapenos not having any heat. This is not the case with our line of jalapeno. Great heat here.

Peruvian Purple Hot Pepper (+–) - Capsicum fructescens - 50 seeds/pack | 95 days | Heirloom - Heralding from Peru, this completely purple plant yields dark purple to almost black peppers. The up-pointed fruits are mildly hot, meaning you can actually put one or two in a salsa and not get blown out of the kitchen! It really is quite a striking plant whose compact nature lends it to patio gardens. These peppers do need a long season to fully mature. Watch as the fruits turn from dark purple to burgundy red when mature.

Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper (+–) - Capsicum chinensis - 50 seeds/pack | 100-120 days - - Scotch Bonnnet peppers are a staple in Caribbean cuisine as well as a new favorite on our farm. The squat golden fruits pack not only heat but also fruity sweet flavor. These are relatives of the habanero and are similar in growth and maturation. Be sure to seed them a good 6-8 weeks before the last frost since they need a fairly long growing season. Expect loads of these golden peppers to ripen until the first frost. Extend your season with row cover or the greenhouse. - We made a delicious fermented hot sauce with this by blending the fruits, including the stems, with a few cloves of garlic, salt, a bit of honey and a dab of yogurt. Blend well and put in a canning jar. Leave to ferment at room temp for 3-5 days, burping the container several times a day to let gases escape. Refrigerate and enjoy! - -

Stocky Red Roaster Sweet Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days - This thick skinned Italian style roasting pepper has an intense sweet flavor and crunch. Many large sweet peppers are born on upright plants that resist lodging. Whether you like them raw in the garden or roaster these are excellent any way you like to eat your peppers. Bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds in Oregon and pledged to the OSSI as an Open Source variety.

Radish and Parsnip

All American Parsnip (+–) - Pastinaca sativa - 100 seeds/pack | 60 days - Parsnips add another flavor layer to the winter root selection. Deep, sweet and earthy come to mind. With large white roots, this variety has done well for us every year. Be patient when germinating parsnips. They will take up to 3 weeks to come up. -

Solanam

Peruvian Goldenberry (+–) - Physalis peruviana - 50 seeds/pack | 100 days | Heirloom - In the tomato family, goldenberries have a sweet taste and a unique decorative appearance. These small orange fruits are encased in a paper husk and fall from the plant when mature. They are tangy with a peachy flavor. Truly a garden treasure. Whenever we have guests in the summer and want to knock their socks off we offer them a few of these gems. To top it off, research shows they may have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Also, melatonin has been found in the plant, which suggests it may lower risk of diseases associated with stress, including neurodegenerative diseases. The challenge is to grow enough of them. Start plants indoors and transplant outside. They need a long season to really produce well.

Purple de Milpa Tomatillo (+–) - Physalis ixocarpa - 50 seeds/pack | 70-90 days - Purple variety with fruits 1-2 inches. Tangy flavor great in green salsas. Purple color indicates maturity. With time, they become more seedy but sweeter for eating raw. Prolific. We plant this from seed directly in garden soil June 1 and still get a great yield.

Tomatillo Verde (+–) - Physalis ixocarpa - 50 seeds/pack | 60-80 days - These classic green tomatillos are borne on sprawling plants that produce vast amounts of green fruits covered in papery husks. They have a unique sweet and tangy flavor. Use the fruits in green salsas combined with onions, garlic, etc. Be aware, these plants have a reputation of volunteering for years after the original planting. Personally, we think that is a great thing! Adapted to grow in a wide range of climates but will handle a lot more heat than tomatoes. -

Dark Star Zucchini (+–) - Cucurbita pepo - 20 seeds/pack | 50 days - This bush zucchini has all the best traits. It is early to mature, prolific, tasty and drought tolerant. The dark green zucchinis are uniform and were developed under organic conditions for organic farmers. Bred by seedsman Bill Reynolds.

Golden Bush Scallop Squash (+–) - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack | 68 days - Yellow patty pan-type squash is shaped like a flying saucer with a ribbed edge. The vigorous bushes will produce all season long. Harvest squashes young at 4-5 inches across and use however you would other summer squash.

Lebanese Summer Bush Squash (+–) - - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack | 40-50 days | Heirloom - This light green summer squash, with a creamy texture and sweet flavor, is shaped like a pendulous water balloon. Eat them young for tender flesh that remains firm when cooked or use older fruits to grill on the barbie. Absolute farm favorite! Stands up to dry conditions better than most other squashes. Very prolific. -

Spaghetti Squash (+–) - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack | 88 days | Heirloom - The name says it all. With stringy golden flesh this vegetable wins the versatility award. Bake them and scoop out the flesh. Serve as-is or top with sauce to make ‘spaghetti’. Good keeper.

Sweetmeat Oregon Homestead Squash (+–) - Curcubita maxima - 20 seeds/pack | 95 days | Heirloom - This sweetmeat produces 10-20 lb. fruits with classic blue skin and brilliant orange flesh. It is a superior keeper and fantastic to eat any way you can imagine; soups, stews, quiche, pie, etc. The large seeds are also tasty to eat and help protect the male prostate! This strain was re-selected by Oregon plant breeder and author Carol Deppe.

Waltham Butternut Squash (+–) - Curcubita moschata - 20 seeds/pack | 110 days - Waltham sets the standard for butternuts. Large fruits up to 6 lbs. with brilliant orange flesh. I love the natural sweet/savory flavor and the texture. We use butternuts in everything from pies, soups, baked and in breads. Excellent storage variety.

Russian Mammoth Sunflower (+–) - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - Our largest variety of sunflower grows to 12 feet and each head can be up to 2 feet across. Great variety to grow for a plentiful seed harvest, if you can get there before the birds! Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of protein. Easy to grow and they attract butterflies. A very heat- and drought-resistant variety.

Tomatoes

Amish Paste Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 75-80 days - We grew this variety with no idea what it would produce. We were stunned. The green hearts are framed in red flesh. Absolutely beautiful with a fruity flavor. Really a gorgeous variety for slicing with bits of cheese and basil! Indeterminate.

Black Krim Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 70 days | Heirloom - These are large 4-5 inch fruits with unusual black coloring. In reality these beefsteak tomatoes are deep red with green shoulders. The flavor can be described as complex with salty, smoky overtones. Really tasty. We have made some fantastic sauces with these. In addition, we have found this heirloom to be really prolific. The only drawback we have experienced is that they do not keep well so enjoy right off the vine! Indeterminate.

Black Plum Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - With a deep flavor, this 2-inch oval tomato has a rich red color with black overtones. Prized by many as an excellent sauce tomato. They have the right amount of juice and strong crack-resistant skins. Originating from Russia. Indeterminate.

Brad's Atomic Grape tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 25 seeds/pack | 75-80 days - The name Atomic Grape paired with the florescent purple striped fruit seduced me. But it is the flavor and texture of this variety that has captured my taste buds. No doubt we will continue to grow Brad's Atomic Grape tomato. Named for it's creator Bradley Gates of Wild Boar Farms in the Napa Valley of California. The goal of Brad is to "create the most amazing tomato varieties there are." Here is how he describes this variety. - "Indeterminate. These elongated multi-colored large cherries grow in clusters. Lavender and purple striped when immature, turning to green, red / brown with anthocycnin blue stripes when fully ripe. The interior is green with a blushed red when extra ripe. This amazing variety is delicately sweet.The fruit holds well on the vine and post harvest. The wispy foliage but produces a lot of fruit." - You can read about Wild Boar farms here https://wildboarfarms.com/about/ - Here at Redwood Seeds we grew a seed lot of this variety on farm in 2018. To honor the many years of breeding work by Brad we are paying a voluntary commission of 10% back to the breeder to compensate for this open source cultivar.

Costoluto Genovese Tomato (+–) - ﻿Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days | Heirloom - Dating back to the early 19th century this tomato has long been a favorite in Italy for fresh eating and widely known for superb sauces and juice. The high acid content off set with a deep sweet tomato flavor gives this odd looking heirloom high marks in the old and new world alike. We were astounded by the prolific nature of this knobby lobed tomato. Fruit set began early and did not stop until the frost was upon us. Even through the hot northern California weather we continued to get fruits. The high seed content also makes this variety a seed savers dream.

Green Grape Cherry Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80-90 days | Heirloom - Hanging on their vines like grapes, these yellow/green cherry tomatoes will tingle your taste buds. Bred by Tom Wagner in 1986 from a yellow pear cherry and a large beefsteak heirloom. With a tangy sweet taste, many folks find these little fruits addictive. The plants stay compact but bear fruit for a long season. Although they are listed as a determinate variety we found them to be extremely prolific. - The famous tomato expert Carolyn Male wrote a book called 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden. On the green grape she says, “First time growers of green grape have a tendency to fall in love with it after only one season. When you experience the unique spicy sweetness associated with green tomatoes for the first time, it's easy to become addicted.”

Milano Plum Paste Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 70 days l Heirloom - This determinate paste tomato is a highly productive Italian heirloom. Fruits are large to 5 inches, very meaty with few seeds. Good flavor. Compact tomato bushes could be planted in containers for patio gardeners. For canning a determinate tomato can be a blessing since all the fruits are ready at nearly the same time. This allows the avid canner to preserve large batches all at once. -

Peacevine Cherry Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 78 days - Prolific 1-inch fruits borne on vigorous indeterminate vines. These are among the very best cherry tomatoes we’ve ever tasted. Sweet and plentiful. Another original from Peace Seeds, de-hybridized from Sweet 100. High in vitamin C. These tomatoes get their name from a high content of gamma-amino butyric acid, which acts as a calming effect on the body. Indeterminate.

Pineapple Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 60-80 days | Heirloom - This huge multi-colored heirloom weighs in at 1-2 lbs. When cut in half these fruits are truly stunning with a webbed pattern of yellow, orange and red colors. Everyone I know raves not only of their beauty but also the light and non-acid, almost fruity taste. It is a good idea to trellis these heavy fruits to keep them off the ground. They are also best eaten right away, as they don't tend to keep as well as some varieties. My favorite tomato to eat on a sandwich. Indeterminate.

Principe Borghese Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 75-80 days l Heirloom - Well loved Italian Heirloom variety for its superior sun drying ability. Plants are absolutely loaded with small plum shaped fruits. They are possible to dry whole although we preferred to cut them in half and then dry on screens in our greenhouse. These become delicious snacks or can be re-hydrated for winter sauces and stews.

San Marzano Paste Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 90 days | Heirloom - Excellent paste tomato with firm flesh and few seeds. Extremely prolific. The strain we offer yields masses of large fruits that come on later in the season. Trellising will keep your fruits dirt-free and easy to pick. Produces sauce with rich flavor. Indeterminate.

Siletz Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 70 days - Early producing tomato yields large 4 inch tomatoes that can weigh up to a pound. Good flavor and will produce even with cooler temps. Developed by Dr. James Baggett of Oregon State University and released in 1994. Very few seeds in these hearty fruits.

Skorospelka Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 60-70 days | Heirloom - This Russian heirloom tomato bears prolific amounts of small to medium sized red fruits. An early producer that will continue to offer tomatoes until the first frost, this variety is ideal for canning and fresh eating. Its habit is fairly compact and would do well as a container tomato. We were truly impressed by the amount of fruits harvested from this variety. Indeterminate.

Stupice Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 55 days | Heirloom - Small early tomatoes with good flavor. Expect high yields from this vigorous potato leaf variety. Crimson fruits. Good for short seasons, a cold-tolerant variety. A 1988 comparative tasting in the San Francisco area gave it first place for its wonderful sweet/acid, tomatoey flavor and production. Indeterminate.

Thessaloniki Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - This Greek heirloom is a solid and prolific producer of uniform large red fruits. With great flavor thick skins these tomatoes also resist sunburn and cracking. Also known as 'Thessas', these fruits produce from mid-season to first frost. Large fruits great for slicing, salads, canning, drying, etc. One of our farm favorites for sure! Indeterminate.

Zapatec Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80-90 days | Heirloom - Zapotec is an heirloom said to come from the Oaxacan Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico. These large fruits are surprisingly light with little water weight and firm, sturdy walls suitable for grilling or stuffing. Pale red with many pleats. Sliced they resemble a lace doily. Light and elegant taste. These were a top taster's choice during our Tomato Tasting Fest 2011. Indeterminate.

Turnip

Scarlet Ohno Revival Turnip (+–) - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds l 50 days - Outstanding red to magenta skinned turnip with white interior. Large greens are hairless with reddish coloring up the the rib. Scarlet Ohno was reselected by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds and after we trialed this variety a few years ago we knew it was a winner. The roots are mild enough to slice and eat drizzled with olive oil or dipped in hummus. They also stand up well to a longer simmer in a winter stew. Very delicious just about any way you want to eat them. Don't forget about the greens! These work in salads, soups and stir-fry. - This crop matures very quickly and will keep in the ground for sometime as you eat them. They will however, keep growing. We have harvested some baby-head sized turnips that are surprisingly still tender and delicious.

Tokyo Market Turnip (+–) - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds l 50 days - - These white Japanese turnips are popping up in farmer's markets and are incredibly popular. They have very little spice and can be eaten raw straight from the garden. They are also wonderful sliced in salads or pickled. Last season we trialed three open pollinated varieties against the market standard hybrid Hakerei. We found the Tokyo Market to be virtually identical. The greens can be eaten as well! Truly one of my favorite garden foods! -